Duane Gooden Performer

09/02/2026

Mama Goose, and my opinion piece on the importance of representation gets a lovely mention in this heartwarming article from the Mirror. ❤️🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

Panto season is back and this year has seen a wave of quirky productions with the retelling of many classic fairytales. Theatres are priding themselves on diversity and inclusion.

18/01/2026

When you get shocked by your own hand.
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28/12/2025

Last chance to catch this catchy show!

26/12/2025

Just 1 week left of this fabulous show.

03/12/2025

30/11/2025

Join local lass Mama Goose and her magical golden-egg-laying goose in Stratford this holiday season!

30/11/2025

https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2025/nov/30/mama-goose-review-panto-theatre-royal-stratford-east

Afrobeat-tinged music, an AI love interest, Elon Musk as a panto villain, and a cast who are clearly having a ball mean there is something for everyone in this flashy festive show

29/11/2025

22/11/2025

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16/11/2025

There is no role in British theatre quite like the Pantomime Dame. The thrill I feel right now, heading into rehearsals at the legendary Stratford East, is electric. Stepping into a legacy that is equal parts mother, mayhem, and magnificent spectacle is an absolute gift for me.

15/11/2025

The Global Heart of a Local Dame: My Journey to Becoming Mama Goose.

There is no role in British theatre quite like the Pantomime Dame. The thrill I feel right now, heading into rehearsals at the legendary Stratford East, is electric. Stepping into a legacy that is equal parts mother, mayhem, and magnificent spectacle is an absolute gift for me.

06/11/2025

Two weeks tomorrow until opening night!
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Day 1 for rehearsals on this year's Pantomime MAMA GOOSE 🎉

Join local lass Mama Goose and her magical golden-egg-laying goose in Stratford this holiday season!

Tickets are already flying away so grab yours while you can 🥚

📅 FRI 21 NOV 2025 - SAT 03 JAN 2026
🎟️ bit.ly/SE_MamaGoose